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$145+ Cheap flights from California to Dayton (DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Dayton

Cheapest flights from California to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:09 amLAX - DAY
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Thu 1/111:59 amDAY - LAX
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/26$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:59 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Sat 1/36:05 amDAY - LAX
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/25$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:45 amLAX - DAY
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Fri 1/26:05 amDAY - LAX
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/24$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:15 amONT - DAY
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Mon 1/56:00 amDAY - ONT
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/25$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:59 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Sat 1/36:05 amDAY - LAX
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/24$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:15 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Thu 1/111:59 amDAY - LAX
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/25$445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:15 amONT - DAY
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Fri 1/24:00 pmDAY - ONT
1 stop10h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/25$464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:59 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Sun 1/47:46 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/24$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2711:59 pmLAS - DAY
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:16 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:15 pmSNA - DAY
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Fri 1/26:05 amDAY - SNA
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/25$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:02 pmBUR - DAY
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Fri 1/26:05 amDAY - BUR
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/24$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:05 amONT - DAY
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Mon 1/56:00 amDAY - ONT
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/26$477

Find flight deals from California to Dayton

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Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Delta)

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November

Average price

$458
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Dayton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Dayton that are best for you.

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SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

10:29 pm-10:38 am

1 stop9h 09m

Dayton

Sun 2/1

6:14 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$309

Las VegasDayton

LAS - DAY

LASDAY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/22

12:35 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 10m

Dayton

Sun 4/26

6:44 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$309

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

12:40 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Dayton

Sun 1/18

9:50 am-3:34 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$309

Las VegasDayton

LAS - DAY

LASDAY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/18

12:55 am-10:46 am

1 stop6h 51m

Dayton

Sun 3/22

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$309

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

12:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Dayton

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$309

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

6:05 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Dayton

Sat 4/18

5:27 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$309

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

11:05 am-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Dayton

Fri 1/30

1:33 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$309

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

10:48 am-10:02 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Dayton

Thu 2/5

10:24 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$309

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

7:50 pm-10:46 am

2 stops11h 56m

Dayton

Wed 4/1

2:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$314

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

7:30 am-10:02 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Dayton

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$314

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Best time to book a flight from California to Dayton

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dayton?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $101). Flying from California to Dayton in November is currently the most expensive (average of $165). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Dayton in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from California?

    Most people fly into Dayton (DAY) if they book a flight to Dayton from California. Dayton is conveniently located just 10.0 mi from Dayton’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from California to Dayton?

    Departing from California to Dayton will take you 6h 22m. There are 1919 mi between California and Dayton. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Dayton one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $144 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $148 and American Airlines from $153 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Dayton?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Dayton, Sacramento Intl - Dayton or Ontario - Dayton when deciding on the best route from California to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Dayton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dayton?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $101). Flying from California to Dayton in November is currently the most expensive (average of $165). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$206Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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